Malone vs Nation

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malone

Boy #4,872 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of Saint John"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,872
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mal, Lone

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Popularity Comparison

Malone Rank #4,872
Nation Rank #4,939

Malone is more popular, ranked #4872 vs #4939 for Nation.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Malone ___

  • Malone James
  • Malone Patrick
  • Malone Cole
  • Malone Dean
  • Malone Gray
  • Malone Ridge

Nation ___

  • Nation Lee
  • Nation James
  • Nation Cole
  • Nation Reid
  • Nation Cross

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malone or Nation more popular?

Malone is more popular, ranked #4872 compared to Nation at #4939 in the United States.

What do Malone and Nation mean?

Malone means "servant of Saint John" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nation means "a people, a community" (Latin origin).

Are Malone and Nation boy or girl names?

Malone is primarily a boy name. Nation is primarily a boy name.

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